Hygiene Supervisor

Ethero; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Canteen and catering on site

Overtime opportunities

PPE

Job summary

Ethero is seeking a Hygiene Supervisor in Derby for a permanent role. You will lead the Hygiene Operatives, organise duties and rotas, and ensure daily hygiene activities align with production schedules and KPI targets.

Responsibilities include documentation, safety compliance, and assisting the Hygiene Manager with recruitment, staff development, and audits. Strong organisation and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant food hygiene qualification to at least level 2.
• Ability to supervise a Hygiene department and plan tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the hygiene team to meet site KPI targets.
• Organise duties and staffing rotas with appropriate cover.
• Collaborate with Operations to maintain in-shift hygiene support.
• Ensure hygiene documentation is completed and auditable daily.
• Drive safety standards across the team in line with H&S requirements.
• Assist Hygiene Manager with recruitment, training and staff development.
• Prepare management reports and assist in audits.

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Job description

Hygiene Supervisor

Location:Derby

Job Type: Permanent

Food Production

Key Duties

• Manage the team of Hygiene Operatives to include the organisation of duties, motivation, communication, and safety, in line with Company requirements.
• Manage the daily resource rotas and arrange relevant cover as necessary to ensure a full complement of staff is available each shift as required.
• Support and collaborate with Operations team to maintain in-shift Hygiene support throughout the Production, Warehouse and amenities processes.
• Proactively ensure that all tasks assigned to the team fall in line with site schedules in order to maintain KPI’s and achieve set targets.
• Ensure all hygiene documentation is completed and audited daily.
• Demonstrate and drive safety standards across the team, in line with Company H&S requirements.
• Conduct investigations and carry out disciplinaries with staff as required.
• Assist the Hygiene Manager in managing staff performance.
• Assist the Hygiene Manager with the recruitment process for new staff as and when necessary, in line with internal recruitment policies.
• Assist the Hygiene Manager with staff development, to include on-the-job training, probation reviews and onboarding. This also includes the training and induction of temporary staff.
• Prepare reports for management on present standards and areas for improvement.
• Assist in the preparation of the site and documents for any scheduled or unscheduled visits or audits.
• Play an active part in the continuous improvement of the team’s delivery of quality, service, safety and hygiene.
• Reach and maintain hygiene targets and key business performance indicators.

Pay: £35,731,80 per annum

Any lawful deductions will be explained clearly before engagement. Statutory deductions such as Tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions (where applicable) will apply.

Working Pattern

• Days: Monday - Friday
• Hours: 05:00 - 15:00

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant food hygiene qualification to at least level 2
• Previous experience supervising a Hygiene department
• Food industry experience advantageous
• Ability to plan and schedule cleaning tasks
• Good verbal communication and numeracy skills
• IT literate
• H&S experience
• COSHH
• Flexibility with shifts and hours due to scheduled and unscheduled visits / audits and production scheduling

Essential: Ability to follow instructions, work safely, and meet the standards required for the role.

Benefits / Additional Information

• Free parking on site
• Canteen and catering on site
• Overtime opportunities
• PPE

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and comply with the Equality Act 2010.